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 8th Grade Free Choice Novel One-Pager Summer Reading ProjectWelcome to eighth grade English! We look forward to meeting all of you next year! Below are the instructions and rubric for your summer reading project. You get to choose the novel you read. Just make sure it is a novel you have not read before, it is more than 200 pages long, and it is on your reading level. Your project is due the first day of class and will be for a grade. If you have any questions you may contact Mrs. Tole at rachel.tole@dsisdtx.us A one-pager is an analytical, creative, and written response to a novel that completely fills one side of a piece of paper. For your one-pager, you’ll want to focus on the big ideas from a novel you choose including theme, symbolism, conflict, tone, and motif, as well as literary devices and elements. There are examples of projects on the final pages of this handout. Required DetailsFill the entire page with color and text. There should not be any blank, white space. (a white background against text is okay)Clearly label each element of your one-pager.Include the title, author, and genre on the paper. You should try to incorporate this element as creatively as possible. Complete the grid by connecting 4 elements togetherConnect four boxes vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to select your other four required elements. Use MLA8 format to cite your quotes. Example: (Author’s last name pg. number)Quotes: Write 3 meaningful quotes from your novel and explain the significance of each quote. What does it infer, symbolize, suggest, relate to, etc.? Be sure to cite your quote in MLA format.Questions: Write 3 big-picture questions that look at how and why. Answer each thoroughly using a cited quote from the novel. Give an explanation for the quote. Images: Draw 3 images that represent the book (theme, symbols, characters, or conflicts within the book). Label each image.Song: Find song lyrics that connect. Write the lyrics, include the song, artist, and a 2-3 sentence explanation of how the song related to the book. Images: Draw 3 images that represent the book (theme, symbols, characters, or conflicts within the book). Label each image.Timeline: Create a timeline with 10 critical events. The timeline must be linear or follow the plot diagram. Each event must be a complete sentence. Quotes: Write 3 meaningful quotes and explain the significance of each quote. What does it infer, symbolize, suggest, relate to, etc.? Be sure to cite your quote in MLA format.Questions: Write 3 big-picture questions that look at how and why. Answer each thoroughly using a cited quote from the novel. Give an explanation for the quote.Setting: Illustrate a setting from the book. The illustration must be accurate, detailed, and in full-color. Provide 3 quotes from the book to support the illustration. Images: Draw 3 images that represent the book (theme, symbols, characters, or conflicts within the book). Label each image.Questions: Write 3 big-picture questions that look at how and why. Answer each thoroughly using a cited quote from the novel. Give an explanation for the quote.Quotes: Write 3 meaningful quotes and explain the significance of each quote. What does it infer, symbolize, suggest, relate to, etc.? Be sure to cite your quote in MLA formatQuestions: Write 3 big-picture questions that look at how and why. Answer each thoroughly using a cited quote from the novel. Give an explanation for the quote.Quotes: Write 3 meaningful quotes and explain the significance of each quote. What does it infer, symbolize, suggest, relate to, etc.? Be sure to cite your quote in MLA formatFig. Lang.: Identify and illustrate 3 examples of figurative language. Each example must include the quote, an illustration, and a one-sentence explanation. Images: Draw 3 images that represent the book (theme, symbols, characters, or conflicts within the book). Label each image.One-Pager Brainstorming ChecklistUse this paper as a checklist to make sure you have every element complete. Required Elements:The entire page is filled with color, images, or text.Every element is clearly and neatly labeled.My one-pager includes the title, author, and genre.All of my quotes are properly cited in MLA8 Format. “quote” (Author last name pg. no).I thoroughly explained 3 cited quotes.I included 3 big-picture questions that ask how or why questions. I thoroughly answered each question with a detailed answer that includes a quote (introduce, cite, and explain - ICE).I included and labeled three illustrations that connect to the book.I included my figurative language, setting, timeline, song element.My handwriting is neat and legible.My first and last name are on my one-pager. Use the chart to brainstorm. Complete this entire chart before planning and designing your one-pager.Requirement123QuoteQuestion & AnswerImages4th elementOne-Pager Rubric Name: ____________________________________RequirementsAdvancedProficientAlmost Needs ImprovementTitle, author, and genre5All elements are present, correct, and creative.4All elements are present and correct.3One element may be missing or incorrect.0-2Multiple errors or not present.Quotes30All quotes are insightful, cited in MLA format, and reflect a critical part of the novel. The explanation is thorough.24All quotes are insightful, cited in MLA format, and reflect a critical part of the novel. The explanation is more simplistic. 18There are three quotes. The citing may be off, and the explanation is more simplistic. The quotes also do not reflect critical parts. 0-12The quotes are basic or missing. There are MLA citation errors. The explanation is simple and not in-depth.Questions30All questions are insightful/ require higher-level thinking and analysis. The answer includes an ICE (introduce, cite, and explain) quote. 24Questions are insightful/ require higher-level thinking and analysis. The answer includes a quote.18All three questions and answers are present. The answers include a quote.0-12The questions are basic or missing. The answers do not have a quote. Images15The images are labeled, detailed, thorough, and relate to the novel.12The images are labeled, detailed, and relate to the novel.9The images are labeled and relate to the novel.0-6There are no images or they are not related. 4th Element20The 4th element has analysis, creativity, & insight. 16All elements of the fourth element are present. 12The fourth element might be missing one or two things. 0-8Not presentAssignment Requirements20All aspects are labeled. There is no excess white space. 16All aspects labeled. There is no white space. 12Missing labels. No white space. 0-8White space. Project seems rushed. Mechanics20No grammar, spelling, or convention errors161-2 minor grammar, spelling, or convention errors. 12Several grammar, spelling, or convention errors. 0-8Grammar, spelling, or convention errors detract from project.Creativity and Effort10Superb!8Above average6Adequate0-4Needs improvementTotal Points_________/150Comments:Student Recommended Teen and Young Adult Novels These are novels our current 8th graders enjoyed reading and recommended for you!*Echo by Pam Munoz RyanFahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Supergifted by Gordon KormanChains by Laurie Halse Anderson*Scythe Series by Neal ShustermanTime Bomb by Joelle CharbonneauThe False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen Wild Bird by Wendelin Van DraanenThe Leaving by Tara AltebrandoUglies Series by Scott Westerfield*The Blackthorn Key by Kevin SandsWhen by Victoria LaurieInsignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti BowlingThe Fault in Our Stars by John GreenHour of the Bees by Lindsey Edgar*Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakThe Monstrumologist Series by Rick Yancey*Fire Starter by Stephen KingA Night Divided by Jennifer A NielsonPrisoner of Night Fog by Anne BlankmanThe Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee StewartRefugee by Alan GratzLast Day on Mars by Kevin EmersonTheodore Boone Series by John GrishamTwisted - Laurie Halse Anderson The Girl who Drank the Moon - Kelly BarnhillBrown Girl Dreaming - Jacqueline WoodsonThe Call of the Wild - Jack LondonCinder/The Lunar Chronicles - Marissa MeyerThe Ranger’s Apprentice Series - John FlanaganDorothy Must Die - Danielle Paige*GT/Pre-AP Level BooksExamples:These Examples are from the novel Night by Elie Wiesel. ................
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